by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how CUA ranks among other schools offering degrees in philosophy.
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The bachelor's program at CUA was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Philosophy Graduate Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 52 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from CUA. This makes it the #8 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #51 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CUA was $2,100 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 26 philosophy majors earned their bachelor's degree from CUA. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 88% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CUA philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CUA Online Learning page.
Of the 10 philosophy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from CUA, about 70% were men and 30% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at CUA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Catholic University of America.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 24 |
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